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If K is the midpoint of segment JL, JK = 8x + 11 and KL = 14x - 1, find JK.

User Frankd
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Answer:

27 units

Explanation:

A midpoint divides a line segment into two congruent parts. K being the midpoint of segment JL means ...

JK = KL

8x +11 = 14x -1 . . . . . substitute given expressions

12 = 6x . . . . . . . . add 1 -8x

2 = x . . . . . . . . divide by 6

Then the length of JK is ...

8x +11 = 8(2) +11 = 27

JK is 27 units long.

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Additional comment

KL = JK = 27 units

JL = 2(27 units) = 54 units

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